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OEM vs. Aftermarket Parts for Your Car: How to Choose

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The automotive industry is one of the largest and choosing the right products needs proper information and guidance. With the advent of e-commerce and online automotive marketing, there is a high chance that a person will fall into the trap of spammers. So, to save auto enthusiasts from fake counterfeits, let’s understand the basics of OEM vs. Aftermarket Parts . And how one can buy premium spare parts for their vehicles. The automotive world is mainly divided into two main segments; One is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the other Aftermarket segment. Both the segments deal with the auto components yet there is some difference. In this piece, we will differentiate between the two and understand which one is the sensible option to choose. OEM is an acronym for Original Equipment Manufacturer. Auto components that are factory installed in the vehicles are OEM parts. These parts are made particularly for a specific make or model. OEM can never be incompatible, as the pa...

5 Tips for Buying Aftermarket Car Parts

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  A ny car owner, whether he owns a luxury car or a budget-friendly car requires repair, replacements, and upgrades in the car. For this purpose, a thing called- Spare parts - is used. However, most times we are unaware of the small details to buy the right sort of spares for our vehicle. To know more about this subject, here are some of the tips that will help you choose better spare parts for the vehicle. #1) Research Things that require your attention before going for spare parts in the automotive world are as follows: A.       Durability : One of the important factors for judging spare parts is durability. This factor alone can save you from various contingencies. Spare Parts manufactured as per industry standards are very durable. A reliable aftermarket brand will provide auto parts with a warranty. On the other hand, phishers do not provide any respite for the consumer.   B.       Brand : Experts and car owner...

The most common radiator problems

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Radiators are typically mounted so that they receive airflow from the front of the car as it drives forward. Few cars have engines mounted in the middle or rear, it is normal to mount a radiator behind a front grill to achieve the required airflow, although this necessitates long coolant pipes. Air can also enter the radiator through the flow over the top of the vehicle or through the side-mounted grills. Car radiators are made up of two metal or plastic header tanks connected by a center with many restricted ways, resulting in a high surface area to volume ratio. This center is typically made of stacked layers of metal sheets that have been welded or brazed together after being squeezed to form channels. When there is a complication like steam escaping out from your car’s bonnet the suspect goes to the radiator not being able to function properly, whereas it becomes difficult to notice actual faults when the radiator shows signs as they are not very prevalent. The radiator transfe...